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Electrical Conductivity & Seebeck Effect In Activated Molybdenum Oxide Hydrogen Detectors, John Hooker

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This thesis describes the results and analysis of Seebeck coefficient and electrical conductivity measurements on "activated", molybdenum-oxide, thin film hydrogensensing elements. The work was undertaken in an effort to produce data that would be useful in obtaining an understanding of the electronic processes which cause large electrical conductivity changes in molybdenum-oxide upon exposure to small concentrations of hydrogen in air. The results are analyzed using a simple band model of a semiconductor. This model is shown to give reasonable results at high temperatures; however, a departure from the usual .! model is required in order to explain the results at …

Joseph Conrad's Feminine Mystique, Mary Yates

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

An examination of Conrad's life will provide one with insight into the revelation of his women characters. The following novels and short stories, investigated in this study, will reveal Conrad's portrayal of the woman, her characteristics and associated imagery, and her role in his works to unveil his all-encompassing philosophy of life: Almayer's Folly, The Arrow of Gold, Chance, Lord Jim, Nostromo, An Outcast of the Islands, The Rescue, The Rover, The Secret Agent, Under Western Eyes, Victory, "Amy Foster," "The Brute," "The End of the Tether," "Freya of the Seven Isle," "The Heart of Darkness," "The Idiots," "The …

Folk Elements In The Fiction Of James Still, Edith Walker

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study attempts to complement earlier studies of Still’s literary art such as that of Dean Cadle and Katherine Craf by pointing out the integral use of folk elements in his fiction. The methodology combined field studies with investigation of the works of folklorists and historians and novelists whose writings center around the same general region as do those of Still

For the purposes of this study “folk elements” will denote the orally transmitted traditions of the common people of a particular region. In this case, the “folk” are a rural people who have remained relatively stable for several generations …

Letter From Student Advisory Committee To Executive Committee, Paul Gerard, William Straffer, Laurence Zielke

Board of Regents Documents

Letter from the Student Advisory Committee to the WKU Board of Regents executive committee outlining qualifications for the next president of WKU.

Memo Re: Questionnaire To Determine Faculty Opinion In The Matters Pertaining To The Selection Of A President, Wku Faculty Advisory Committee

Board of Regents Documents

Memo from the WKU Faculty Advisory Committee to the faculty regarding participation in an opinion survey regarding the presidential search.

Ua64/4 Technical Progress Report Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center

WKU Administration Documents

Quarterly report created by the WKU Human Relations Center regarding activities to provide support and technical assistance to local school districts during the integration process from April 1 through May 31, 1969.

Letter From Wand Duncan To Douglas Keen, Wand Duncan

Board of Regents Documents

Letter from Wand Duncan to regent Douglas Keen regarding Kelly Thompson's resignation. Duncan nominates Thompson for president emeritus and proposes that he remain working at WKU.

Ua3/3/1 Annual Awards & Senior Day, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Script of WKU annual awards program listing participants and award recipients.

Ua35/1 Academic Newsletter, Vol. Iii, No. 9, Wku Provost

WKU Administration Documents

The publication of the Academic Newsletter by the staff of the Vice-President of Academic Affairs is an attempt to familiarize the faculty with campus-wide developments. It is the purpose of the newsletter to provide information of a professional and personal nature about the faculty and in addition a variety of general academic information and announcements.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding presidential search and banner bearers for commencement.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 48, No. 30 [31], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletics and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Tucker, Bruce. President Kelly Thompson Resigns
• Thompson, Kelly. This is the Most Difficult Decision of My Career
• Photo Spread - The Thompson Years
• Lawrence, Ron. Successor?
• McDaniel, Mike. Thompson at WKU: Man With an Empire
• Mylet. Tom. Student Body Reflects Surprised Shock, Concern
• Gov. Louie Nunn to Address WKU Commencement
• Bennett, Ellen. Teacher Course Rating Slated to Begin Monday, Tuesday
• Bennett, Ellen. Dorm Council Seeks Liberalization of Rules
• Connelly, Linda. Larry Zielke, David Porter Outline Coming Associated Students Administration
• Nursing Grant Discontinued
• Cheerleading Squad Chosen
• Regents Authorize Academic Expansion …

Ua35/1 Academic Newsletter, Special Edition, Wku Provost

WKU Administration Documents

The publication of the Academic Newsletter by the staff of the Vice-President of Academic Affairs is an attempt to familiarize the faculty with campus-wide developments. It is the purpose of the newsletter to provide information of a professional and personal nature about the faculty and in addition a variety of general academic information and announcements. Special edition regarding teacher-course evaluation procedures.

Quarterly Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Minutes of WKU Board of Regents quarterly meeting. Agenda items: graudate programs: Jr. High / Middle School, Health Educatin, Health & Safety and Recreation; agreement with Brescia and Kentucky Wesleyan establishing graduate extension consortium, Kelly Thompson's resignation, construction, creation of the College of Applied Arts and Health, University Farm beef herd and Charles Martin donation.

Ua37/44 Diary To Kelly, Gordon Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Excerpt from Gordon Wilson's Diary to Kelly regarding Kelly Thompson's resignation as WKU president.

Kelly Thompson Resignation, Kelly Thompson

Board of Regents Documents

President Kelly Thompson's letter of resignation submitted to the WKU Board of Regents.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding Social Work certification, university lecture series and academic freedom.

Dero Downing & Raymond Gibson Correspondence, Dero Downing, Raymond Gibson

Board of Regents Documents

Correspondence between Dero Downing and alum Raymond Gibson regarding Kelly Thompson's resignation. Gibson proposes that Thompson be named chancellor and president of College Heights Foundation and remain at WKU. Downing reports that Thompson will become the president of the College Heights Foundation.

Ua64/25 Annual President's Review, Wku Military Science

WKU Administration Documents

The Reserve Officers Training Corps of the United States Army Annual President's Review program.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 48, No. 29 [30], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletics and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Connelly, Linda. Students to Begin Evaluating Teachers
• Bruce Tucker, Georganna Sleamaker Tapped for Editorships
• Barton, Gail. Theater 100 is Christened with Tuesday Opening of 'JB'
• Newly Elected Associated Students Officers Are Installed
• Today's Polling to Reveal New Varsity Yell Leaders
• Credit Union Capital Increases by Deductions
• Judaism, Hinduism to be Taught in Fall
• McDaniel, Mike. Unrest Helps Academe Says Sen. Mike Gravel
• University High Names Scholars
• Agriculture Teachers Publish Work
• Connelly, Linda. George Cash, Former Hells Angel Tells of His Transformation
• Richard Nixon's Draft Proposal Provides Fair Solution
• Court …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding sabbaticals, teaching load, hiring faculty and academic freedom.

Ua3/3 Salute To Gilbert Burkhead, Kelly Thompson

WKU Administration Documents

Tribute speech to Kentucky educator Gilbert Burkhead delivered by WKU President Kelly Thompson.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 48, No. 28 [29], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletics and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue includes the insert L'esprit literary supplement.

• Barton, Gail. Theater 100 to Open With MacLeish Play, JB
• Sen. Mike Gravel Billed Here for Lecture
• Bennett, Ellen. Western Women Support Aid
• Bennett, Ellen. Bill Straeffer, Terry Gilpin Review Their Year with Associated Students
• Mylet, Tom. Student Films Show Creativity
• Barry Peel Captures Robinson Oratorical Speech Contest
• TV Facilities Begin Moving
• Art Exhibit to Feature Works of Joe Downing, Allan Trout Collection
• Campus Disorders Spur Action
• Legislators Begin to Look Critically at Protesters
• Public Needs Auto Law with Functional Strength …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding World Academy Foreign Study Program, travel expenses, student membership on university committees and bi-term courses.

Ua3/3/1 Associated Student Government Election, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Election results for the Associated Student Government and classes.

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 45, No. 2), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 48, No. 27 [28], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletics and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• High School Day Set
• Dru Gibson to Compete in Festival
• Debaters Tie for First in New York University Forensic Contest
• Board Okays $15 Million Budget
• Robinson Oratorical Contest Set in Student Center
• Associated Students Revision Group Discusses Proposal with Greeks
• Kentucky Building Houses History
• Bull, Barney. Desires & Breakfast Rank Highly, Studio Productions
• Three Garner SNEA Honors
• Western Computer Helps University
• Ellen Bennett Elected Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association
• Faculty Members Nominated for Contributions, Awards
• DeGualle Leaves Legacy of Victories & Defeats
• Crenshaw, Braxton. Apocalypse Appeal, Underground Newspapers
• Judge's Draft …

The Colonelette (May 1969), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Colonelette

On September 22, 1949, Shirley Cupp, Irma Beisel, Frances Stuckey and Mr. Hilary Bufton Jr. met in a coffee shop in downtown Kansas City to incorporate the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). Jean Fulkerson helped start The Kentucky Colonels Chapter on 3 June 1964 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Twenty-six women met at Western Hills Restaurant and elected Linda Sidebottom as the first president. Besides providing professional development opportunities for local businesswomen, the Chapter gave scholarships to women furthering their education, and held social and recognition events throughout the year. Their newsletter, “The Colonelette,” was started in June 1964. Also included …

Ua35/1 Academic Newsletter, Vol. Iii, No. 8, Wku Provost

WKU Administration Documents

The publication of the Academic Newsletter by the staff of the Vice-President of Academic Affairs is an attempt to familiarize the faculty with campus-wide developments. It is the purpose of the newsletter to provide information of a professional and personal nature about the faculty and in addition a variety of general academic information and announcements.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 48, No. 26 [27], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Henry Mancini Concert Saturday
• Oh Hail! Storm Pounds Bowling Green
• Associated Students Revision Committee Calls Meeting on Representation
• Herald Staffers Plan to Attend Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association Meet
• Cinema Guild Bills Feature
• Students Gain Stronger Voice in Campus Decision-Making
• Western to Host Art Day Tomorrow
• Associated Students Officers to Attend SUSGA in Louisville
• Student Handbook Needs Contemporary Concepts
• Revision Action on Representation Affects Students
• Number Voting Indicates Positive Participation
• Community Service, Reflected by Carnival, Greek Civic Efforts
• Tucker, Bruce. Portrait in Pale Revisited - Drug Use
• Patterson, Tom. Kelly …

Ua37/44 Diary To Kelly, Gordon Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Excerpt from Gordon Wilson's Diary to Kelly regarding hailstorm and the Wilson family.